Walk

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About Walk

"The Walk" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as a stand-alone single in July 1983. It later appeared on the compilation album Japanese Whispers. It was recorded when the band was briefly reduced to the two founding members Robert Smith and Lol Tolhurst following the departure of bassist Simon Gallup following the end of the band's previous tour in support of the album Pornography. in May 1982. According to Tolhurst, they chose producer Steve Nye due to his work on the album Tin Drum by Japan.  


Year:
1984
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I called you after midnight
Then ran until I burst
I passed the howling woman
And stood outside your door
We walked around the lake
And woke up in the rain
And everyone turned over
Troubled in their dreams again

Visiting time is over
And so we walk away
And both play dead then cry out loud
Why we always cry this way?

I kissed you in the water
And made your dry lips sing
I saw you look
Like a Japanese baby
In an instant I remembered everything

I called you after midnight
Then ran until my heart burst
I passed the howling woman
And stood outside your door

I kissed you in the water
And made your dry lips sing
I saw you look
Like a Japanese baby
In an instant I remembered everything

Take me for a walk
Take me for a walk
Let's go for a walk
Take me for a walk

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The Cure

The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member. The Cure first began releasing music in the late 1970s with its debut album Three Imaginary Boys (1979); this, along with several early singles, placed the band as part of the post-punk and New Wave movements that had sprung up in the wake of the punk rock revolution in the United Kingdom. During the early 1980s, the band's increasingly dark and tormented music helped form the gothic rock genre. more »

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Written by: Robert James Smith, Laurence Andrew Tolhurst

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Walk" is a song by the English rock band "The Cure" from their eighth studio album, "Wish" which was released in 1992.
Genre Classification
The genre of the song is considered a mix of Alternative rock and Gothic rock, reflecting The Cure's significant influence in both genres.
Charts Classification
Despite receiving less radio play than other Cure songs, "Walk" still achieved moderate success in the charts. However, it was not released as a single.
Band Composition
At the time of the "Wish" album, The Cure consisted of Robert Smith (vocals, guitar), Simon Gallup (bass), Porl Thompson (guitar), Boris Williams (drums), and Perry Bamonte (keyboards, guitar).
Lyrics Classification
The song has been interpreted by fans as exploring themes of isolation, longing and introspection, which are common themes in much of The Cure's music.
Music Video Classification
There is no official music video for the song as it wasn't released as a single.
Performance Classification
"Walk" has been a part of The Cure's live setlists, showcasing the band's ability to diversify their performances by including lesser-known album tracks.
Critical Review Classification
Critics have generally praised "Walk" for its atmospheric guitar work and melancholic lyrics, which effectively capture The Cure's signature sound and mood.
Sound Classification
The song is uniquely characterized by its hazy, soft guitar playing style accompanied by the distinct, emotive vocals of Robert Smith.
Commercial Success Classification
Although "Wish" album was highly successful, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart and number two on the Billboard 200, "Walk" wasn't released as an individual single, making it less commercially recognisable than some of The Cure's other songs.

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